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Cook-up rice recipe
A flavorful one-pot rice dish with meat and spices.
Ingredients
- 400 g rice
- 500 g chicken
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 3 tsp garlic
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 600 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Cook-up rice
- Rinse 400 g of rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it well.
- Chop 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, and 1 carrot into small pieces before starting.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 500 g of chicken pieces, cooking until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 400 ml of coconut milk, and 600 ml of water.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains before serving hot.
What is Cook-up rice?
Cook-up rice is a traditional dish from Guyana, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, rice and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Cook-up rice take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Cook-up rice?
Browning the chicken adds a rich flavor to the dish.
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